Monroe steering stabilizer

Map40 · 08-07-2005, 04:22 AM

I intalled a Monroe steering stabilizer in my 98 F53. I installed it like the OEM was (the smaller side to the right), which is slightly higher than the left side. The smaller side has a reading that states "This side down". I though it must have been a standard leyend, probably would nto apply for a shock that installs horizontally. Anybody knows anything about this?

Map40 · 08-07-2005, 04:22 AM

I intalled a Monroe steering stabilizer in my 98 F53. I installed it like the OEM was (the smaller side to the right), which is slightly higher than the left side. The smaller side has a reading that states "This side down". I though it must have been a standard leyend, probably would nto apply for a shock that installs horizontally. Anybody knows anything about this?

**Gary RVRoamer** · 08-08-2005, 04:44 AM

I think you should call Monroe Tech Support and ask them. A steering stabilizer that can't be mounted sideways isn't much good! Call Monroe at (734) 384-7809, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. EST

Here is what Monroe has to say about mounting shocks upside down (from their website FAQ):

Q: Can shock absorbers be mounted upside down (rod end down) and still function properly?
A. Most modern shock absorbers utilize a twin (dual) tube construction; in order to work properly the inner of the two tubes (working chamber) should stay completely filled with oil. The outer (reserve) tube contains an oil reserve along with air or a pressurized gas. If the unit is mounted inverted (rod side down), the air or gas in the outer chamber can enter the inner working chamber, resulting in poor damping performance. Therefore, twin tube shock absorbers should not be mounted upside down (or on their side), with the exception of specially designed units that incorporate a gas cell, or cellular gas material, designed to keep the gas retained in the outer reserve tube.